Manager, Client Experience – Recruiter, Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee complete searches for lateral partners and practice groups within law firms.

• Manage comprehensive searches for General Counsel and Deputy GC positions.

• Perform market mapping, competitive analysis, and assessments of the talent landscape.

• Formulate search strategies that align with the business objectives of clients.

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive searches with utmost discretion and professionalism.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in law firms, corporate executives, and boards.

• Collaborate with clients on succession planning and strategic legal talent requirements.

• Provide executive-level communication and updates on search progress.

• Offer consultative advice regarding compensation, law firm economics, and partner mobility.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with top-performing legal leaders.

• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Guide candidates through confidential transitions with expert advice.

• Maintain precise CRM documentation, search tracking, and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal or executive search, preferably in an agency or external search firm.

• Proven success in recruiting lateral law firm partners and/or General Counsel and senior in-house legal leaders.

• Strong comprehension of law firm economics, partner mobility, lateral hiring trends, and corporate legal department structures.

• Demonstrated ability to meet or surpass placement targets.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote, performance-oriented setting.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory capabilities.

• High level of discretion and integrity in managing confidential searches.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as required by business needs.

• Established connections within AmLaw firms and corporate legal departments are advantageous.

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Proficient in clear and effective communication via digital platforms.

• Regular participation in video meetings is expected.

• Occasional travel to client locations may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commission structure driven by performance, linked to successful placements.

• Flexibility to work from various locations through WfWiMS (“Work from Where it Makes Sense”).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, 401k, STD/LTD, life insurance, and telehealth mental health support.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 23 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• Opportunities for growth within an expanding executive search practice.

• A collaborative and modern professional services atmosphere.

• Significant earning potential.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.